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In the News: April 2008
Press Release - Music Programming at the 2008 TFF
April 5, 2008
The Tribeca Film Festival announced the musical programming for the 2008 Festival. The 4th year of the Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge will feature a variety of live performances by emerging and established artists. Additionally, Grammy-nominated music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas returns to curate Breaking the Band, an exclusive live music event featuring breakout artists.
New York Times Contributor Andrew Kuo Reviews the Soundtrack to TFF '08 Selection Mr. Lonely
April 4, 2008
On his inimitable blog earlboykins.blogspot.com, Andrew Kuo points out that the soundtrack to Harmony Korine's Mr. Lonely, by Jason Pierce, a.k.a. J. Spaceman from the band Spiritualized and the cult punk band Sun City Girls, may have moments of transcending "typical soundtrack fodder."
Press Release - Special Presentation Screening of Speed Racer Will Close The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
April 2, 2008
The Tribeca Film Festival and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the new family adventure Speed Racer, written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers and starring Emile Hirsch and Christina Ricci, will have a special presentation screening as the Festival's closing night film.
The Village Voice's Michael Musto Blogs About TFF '08 Selection Squeezebox!
April 2, 2008
Michael Musto, the venerable Village Voice critic and man about town, posts on La Daily Musto about Squeezebox!, a documentary about the "hawt drag rock club that livened up the trannie-sitional '90s."The film is screening in the Midnight section of this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival Announces its Discussion Series, which Includes Headliners Isabella Rossellini, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Lou Reed, Sissy Spacek, Mike Figgis, Christiane Amanpour, Melvin Van Peebles, Errol Morris, and Buzz Aldrin
April 1, 2008
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival today announced the line-up for its discussion series, open to the public, that will explore issues and trends in society and the entertainment industry with some of the biggest names in film, literature, and media. The series includes a new program, Behind the Screens: Films and Conversations About Truth, Clarity and Responsibility, and the popular Tribeca Talks panel series.
In the News: March 2008
The 2008 TFF Awards Artists Program Will Feature Donated Work from 13 Major Artists
March 31, 2008
The Tribeca Film Festival announced today that 13 major contemporary artists will contribute pieces to the Festival's 2008 Artists Awards Program, sponsored by Chanel. Participating artists are some of the industry's most dynamic and recognizable names, including Francesco Clemente, Ross Bleckner, Don Gummer, Timothy White, John Alexander, Stephen Hannock, Renee Cox, Brandon d'Leo, Donna Ferrato, Ralph Gibson, Ryan McGinness, and O Zhang. Clifford Ross will participate for a second year, and Steven Hannock will continue his participation for the seventh consecutive year.
Madonna Discusses Her Documentary, I Am Because We Are, Premiering in TFF '08 Encounters, in this Vanity Fair Cover Excerpt
March 31, 2008
The busy Madonna, who has a new album due for release and two new films, a feature and documentary, working the festival circuit, elaborates on her motivations behind her documentary on Malawi, TFF '08 selection I Am Because We Are.
Press Release- The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival Announces its Free Events
March 28, 2008
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, today announced the return of its popular community free events, the Tribeca Drive-In, Family Festival Street Fair and Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day.
Press Release - The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival Announces the World Premiere of David Mamet's Redbelt
March 25, 2008
The Tribeca Film Festival today announced that the drama Redbelt, written and directed by David Mamet and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, will have its world premiere at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express. Redbelt will also serve as the Gala premiere of the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival.
TFF '08 Film Quiet Chaos Scores 18 Nominations for Italy's David di Donatello Awards
March 25, 2008
Antonello Grimaldi's searching drama about grief and spiritual rebirth, which will screen as part of the World Narrative Competition at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, scooped up a remarkable 18 nominations for the David di Donatello prizes, Italy's equivalent of the Oscars, earning a nod in every category for which it qualified. The film, which stars renowned Italian auteur Nanni Moretti (and features a cameo by Roman Polanski), is a portrait of a Roman television executive seeking to cope with his wife's sudden death.
Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival Alum The First Saturday in May Will Be Released in April
March 20, 2008
Mark Cuban's Truly Indie distribution program has announced that it will roll out the TFF '07 Kentucky Derby-themed sports doc, The First Saturday in May, which was part of last year's Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival. Churchill Downs, site of the Derby, will also sponsor the April release.
Press Release - The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Selections
March 18, 2008
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, today announced its line-up of short films. Out of 2,497 short film submissions received this year, 79 have been selected for participation, and will be presented in 11 thematic programs as well as preceding features.
Oscar-winning Duo Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Premiere Track in TFF '08 Israeli Film Strangers
March 18, 2008
Ready to swoon and fall in love again? Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, fresh off their Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly" in last year's sleeper hit Once, have recorded the Eyal Leon Katzav track "One More World" for the bittersweet romance Strangers, premiering at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Cinemascope has the exclusive.
Press Release - 2008 Discovery and Midnight Sections
March 18, 2008
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, today released the lineup for its Discovery and Midnight sections. This year's Discovery section includes 30 films, with 18 world premieres, one international premiere, and 11 North American premieres from up-and-coming narrative and documentary directors. The Midnight section, with five world premieres, will present a select group of genre films from emerging artists.
Shotgun Stories (TFF '07) Trailer Now Available Online
March 18, 2008
TFF '07 alum Shotgun Stories, Jeff Nichols' debut tale of brothers and revenge, is due to open at the IFC Center in New York on March 26. Let the trailer stoke your excitement for this moody David Gordon Green-produced Arkansas thriller, which has received glowing reviews across the board.
Press Release - Spotlight, Showcase, Restored/Rediscovered, and Five Special Events
March 18, 2008
“Our Spotlight section presents a group of films already acquired for U.S. distribution but not yet released, including hotly anticipated new titles by José Padilha, Julian Schnabel, Harmony Korine, Guy Maddin, and Tom Kalin, and world premieres from Peter Tolin and Adam Yauch,” said Peter Scarlet, the Festival’s Artistic Director.
Press Release - 2008 TFF Announces World Narrative/Documentary Competition
March 11, 2008
The 2008 Tribeca Fiim Festival has announced its World Narrative and Documentary Competition entries. Selections for the Festival's Encounters section have also been unveiled, surveying a broad spectrum of bold talents and topics.
2008 Tribeca Film Festival To Open with World Premiere of Baby Mama
March 5, 2008
The Tribeca Film Festival and Universal Pictures today announced that Baby Mama, written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Michael McCullers, will have its world premiere as the opening night film of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express. In a comedy that brings together some of today’s sharpest talent, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey team with writer/director McCullers and producers Lorne Michaels and John Goldwyn to tell the story of two women, one apartment and the nine months that will change their lives. The premiere will take place on Wednesday, April 23.
Tribeca Film Institute and Renew Media Join Forces as One Organization
March 3, 2008
The Tribeca Film Institute and Renew Media have announced plans to formally combine their organizations and operate going forward as the Tribeca Film Institute. Together, these two institutions will provide resources, financial support, and guidance to creative individuals, building a dynamic platform for supporting film and media arts and artists.
In the News: February 2008
Taxi to the Dark Side wins Best Documentary Feature Oscar
February 24, 2008
Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, director Alex Gibney and producer Eva Orner took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for their controversial Taxi to the Dark Side. The film, which had its World Premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, examines the case of an Afghan taxi driver who was beaten to death while in U.S. military custody in 2002, bringing to light American military abuses of political prisoners
Oscar for Best Song goes to Tribeca/ASCAP alums Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
February 24, 2008
The Academy Award for best Original Song went to Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for "Falling Slowly," from their film Once, about an Irish singer-songwriter and young Czech immigrant who begin a musical collaboration in the hope of landing a recording contract. The two performed at the Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge in April of 2007, just weeks before the US release of the film.
Best Documentary Short Oscar awarded to Cynthia Wade and TFF alum Vanessa Rot
February 24, 2008
TFF alum Vanessa Roth (The Third Monday in October, 2007) and her co-director Cythia Wade won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short for their film Freeheld at Sunday's ceremony. In just 38 minutes, Freeheld chronicles the story of New Jersey Detective Lieutenant Laurel Hester, who is dying of cancer and barred from transferring her pension to her domestic partner Stacie.
HBO pickes up cable premiere of Taxi to the Dark Side
February 21, 2008
HBO has acquired Alex Gibney's Taxi to the Dark Side (TFF '07) in the wake of the Discovery Channel dropping its plans to air the "too controversial" film. Discovery will retain basic-cable rights to the film, and has now stated that it will, in fact, screen Taxi in 2009, but for now the film will see its cable debut in uncut form on HBO in September.
Benten Films acquires The Free Will (TFF '07)
February 13, 2008
Independent DVD distributor Benten films has acquired the North American rights to The Free Will (TFF 2006). Matthias Glasner's bold drama about a convicted rapist's reintegration into society after six years in jail earned lead Jurgen Vogel a Best Actor award at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. The Free Will will be released on DVD on June 24, 2008.
TFI launches second annual Tribeca Teaches:Films in Motion program
February 11, 2008
The Tribeca Film Institute has just launched the second annual Tribeca Teaches: Films In Motion program with the Bronx Preparatory Charter School. The program challenges students to think critically about film through a TFI-created school curriculum, and will run from February 11 through April 18 this year.
Discovery Channels abandons Gibney's "controversial" Taxi
February 8, 2008
The Discovery Channel is under fire for abandoning its plans to air Alex Gibney's acclaimed Oscar-nominated documentary Taxi to the Dark Side, which won Best Documentary at last year's Tribeca Film Festival, after determining that the film is "too controversial."
2008 Ticket Prices and New Passes and Packages
February 4, 2008
2008 Tribeca Film Festival to enhance consumer experience with dual Festival “Hubs” and special Ticket Packages and Passes for the public.
In the News: January 2008
Submissions open for the Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund
January 30, 2008
The Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, which offers finishing funds to feature-length documentaries that explore issues of social justice, will begin accepting submissions on February 5. Films must be in production or post-production, with an intended premiere date in 2009. Grants will range from $5,000 to $30,000, and fund recipients will be announced by August 1.
The Hammer (TFF '07) trailer premieres on MySpace
January 30, 2008
The trailer for Charles Herman-Wurmfeld's bittersweet boxing comedy The Hammer (TFF '07), starring Adam Carolla, premiered on MyJanuary 30, 2008
Space this week. The film opens in theaters March 21.
TFF '07 Films nominated for Oscars
January 23, 2008
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released its list of nominations for the 2008 Academy Awards. Alex Gibney's Taxi to the Dark Side (TFF '07) is up for Best Documentary Feature, and Tim Sternberg's short film Salim Baba (also TFF '07) has been nominated for Best Documentary Short. Until further notice, the ceremony is still planned for February 24.
An Evening with Pascale Ferran at MoMA
On January 28, Modern Mondays at MoMA presents An Evening with Pascale Ferran, director of award-winning TFF'07 film Lady Chatterley. The film's screening is preceded by an introduction with Ferran at 7 p.m.; Lady Chatterley will also screen on February 7, with no filmmaker introduction.
AJ Schnack teams with IndiePix for alternative documentary awards ceremony
January 7, 2008
Filmmaker AJ Schnack has teamed with online distributor IndiePix to launch an alternative documentary awards ceremony to take place March 18 at New York's IFC Center. A group of festival programmers, including Tribeca's David Kwok, has selected its own shortlist, which features TFF films The Devil Came on Horseback and Taxi to the Dark Side.
TFF '07 Film advances in voting for 2007 Oscar Nomination
January 15, 2008
Nine foreign-language films have advanced in voting to qualify for a 2007 Oscar nomination, including 2007 TFF selection The Year My Parents Went on Vacation, this year's candidate from Brazil. Nominations will be announced next Tuesday, and until further notice, the ceremony is still planned for February 24.
Channel 13 has introduces Reel 13 Shorts
January 5, 2007
Channel 13 has introduced Reel 13 Shorts, an interactive online film competition celebrating the best in independent short films. After viewers vote on short films each week, the winner receives a cash prize and is broadcast as part of REEL 13, the channel's new Saturday night film showcase. Professional and aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to submit their work.
Sharon Badal has just released a new book entitled Swimming Upstream: A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution
January 5, 2008
TFF's own Short Film programmer Sharon Badal has just released a new book entitled Swimming Upstream: A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution, which covers everything from initial screenplay concepts to international sales. She will be presenting on ecologically themed short films at the OpenEco EnergyCamp in San Francisco on Thursday, January 10.
Full Grown Men (TFF '06) won indieWIRE's 2007 Undiscovered Gems audience award
January 4, 2008
David Munro's Full Grown Men (TFF '06) won indieWIRE's 2007 Undiscovered Gems audience award on January 4. Matt McGrath starts as Alby, a 35-year-old father who refuses to accept his adult responsibilities and winds up on a road trip with the kid he made fun of in high school—who is now successful and well-liked by all. The film, also starring Judah Freelander, Alan Cumming, and Amy Sedaris, received $100,000 in prize money and theatrical distribution with
Eight-City Event, Pangea Day, set for May 10
January 2, 2008 When she won the prestigious TED Prize in 2006, Jehane Noujaim, director of the acclaimed 2004 documentary Control Room (and a TFF '07 juror), said she wished to unite the world through film. Now, with support from Nokia, she's organized Pangea Day, an eight-city event this May 10 which seeks to use film to promote global compassion and tolerance. Submit your short film (no more than five minutes) for consideration through the Pangea Day YouTube Group before February 15.
A Son's Sacrifice to premiere on PBS's Independent Lens
January 2, 2008 Yoni Brook's TFF '07 Best Documentary Short film A Son's Sacrifice will have its broadcast premiere on PBS's Independent Lens series, hosted by Terrence Howard, on Tuesday January 22 at 10 p.m. Brook's acclaimed documentary reveals the hidden world of storefront slaughterhouses in New York City through the eyes of a young Muslim American.
In the News: December 2007
Bomb It(TFF '07) in theaters, alternative venues, and various film festivals starting in March 2008
December 19, 2007 Antidote Films has teamed up with the Hip Hop Film Festival to release Jon Reiss' graffiti documentary Bomb It (TFF '07) in theaters, alternative venues, and various film festivals starting in March 2008. Look for the US DVD on April 29, 2008, distributed by Docurama Films.
New Album from Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge Alum
December 19, 2007 Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge alum Mike Viola is releasing his new record Lurch in early 2008, and preorders are available on his website. He's also set up a five-day residency playing at Joe's Pub in NYC every Friday in February.
Hard as Nails (TFF '07) airs 12/17 on HBO
December 17, 2007 This fascinating documentary follows unordained evangelical minister Justin Fatica on his quest to save America's soul. Fatica uses his Hard As Nails Ministry to promote the gospel to all Christian faiths and reach out to the MTV generation.
TAA '04 alum Chris Chan Lee's Undoing will premiere this week at the Pioneer Theater in New York.
December 5, 2007 The film follows ex-gangster Sam, who returns to LA after a year-long absence determined to find redemption from the past. Undoing is Chan Lee's first film since his fast-paced Yellow in 1998. Actor Sung Kang and producers Karin Chein and Phil Lam will be on hand for Q&As after the Dec 5 and Dec 8 screenings.
TFF '07 Films nominated for Indie Spirit Awards
Nominees for the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards include three TFF '07 titles: 2 Days in Paris for Best First Feature, Shotgun Stories for the John Cassavetes Award (given to the best feature made for under $500,000), and Lady Chatterley for Best Foreign Film.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (TFF '07) trailer released online
December 5, 2007 A trailer for John Eric Dowdle's chilling documentary-style horror film The Poughkeepsie Tapes (TFF '07) has just been released online. The film is being distributed by MGM in early 2008.
Peter Scarlet to Host "Cinemondo"
December 1, 2007 Tribeca Film Festival's Peter Scarlet is going abroad - sort of. The fest's artistic director will be hosting the soph season of "Cinemondo" on LinkTV, a show devoted to US TV preems of foreign films from around the world.
In the News: November 2007
IFC Takes on John Lennon Docudrama
November 20, 2007 TFF '07 film, The Killing of John Lennon, has picked up for North American distribution by IFC Entertainment. A riveting, disturbing glimpse into the mind of John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, during the days leading up to his deadly confrontation with the rock star outside the Dakota.
The Tribeca Film Institute and Gucci Announce New Finishing Fund for Documentary Films
Novemver 19, 2007 The Tribeca Film Institute and Gucci announced today the launch of the Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund. The Fund will offer finishing funds and post production guidance to independent filmmakers in need of finances to complete documentaries that promote social change and illuminate issues in need of comprehensive coverage currently missing from mainstream media.
Breathe trailer finally hits the web
November 14, 2007 The trailer for TFF '07 film The Air I Breathe has finally made its way online. Due for a limited release in late January, director Jieho Lee's film starring Forest Whitaker, Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Kevin Bacon dramatizes an ancient Chinese proverb which describes life's four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow, and love.
Warner Bros. Records releases Live Earth short films
November 14, 2007 On July 7, 2007, 150 musical acts performed at a series of worldwide concerts called Live Earth to raise awareness for the climate crisis and deliver a solutions-based message to a global audience. On November 20th, Warner Bros. Records will release a CD and 2-DVD package featuring performances from the Live Earth concerts, along with a documentary on the making of Live Earth and the six short films from the Live Earth Film Series which screened at the Opening Night Gala of the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.
Elephant Eye spots Benson's B-Boy
November 2, 2007 IndieWIRE reports that fledgling distribution company Elephant Eye has picked up U.S. rights to Benson Lee's Planet B-Boy (TFF '07), which had its World Premiere at TFF '07 and screened at the Tribeca 798 Film Festival Beijing this July.
Freestyle picks up Nobel Son
November 2, 2007 Randall Miller's darkly comic Nobel Son (TFF '07) has been picked up by Freestyle Releasing for North American distribution.
IFC steals Holdridge's 'Kiss'
November 1, 2007 On the eve of its Saturday AFI Fest screening, IFC Entertainment nabbed all North American rights to writer-director Alex Holdridge's romantic comedy In Search of a Midnight Kiss. (TFF '07)
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